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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.53, 19,527.83 and 8,848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.53, 19,527.83 and 8,848.45 is: 12,210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.53 : 19,527.83 = 8,848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.53/19,527.83 = 8,848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.53x = 19,527.83 × 8,848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.53x = 172,791,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,791,027.36/14,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.92

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